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Read on for our sampling of Mardi Gras' unique history, trivia, and much more. Mardi Gras in America traces its roots back to medieval Europe. According to MardiGrasNewOrleans.com, it eventually m ...

The holiday is typically all about fun and community, but under it all lies a deeper connection to Black American history. So we’re schooling everyone on the true Black excellence of Mardi Gras.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

"This is one of the first moments in our history where Mardi Gras is a SEAR 1-rated event," Cantrell said. Mardi Gras is the third big test for New Orleans since the horrific Jan. 1 truck-ramming ...

But while the costumes, music and beads often take center stage, the food of Mardi Gras is equally important—steeped in centuries of history and culture. This year Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday ...

Mardi Gras has an interesting history in the United States that dates back to the extremely late 1600s and early 1700s. Prior to is Christian transformation, it was a pagan celebration of spring ...